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M1.2 Depth: 11.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 07:41:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States) on July 7, 2026 at 07:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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